The Halfling and the Spaceman
There are a lot of fans out there, but how did they, and more importantly, how can you, turn your passion into something creative? Join us each week as we meet fans who have moved from being consumers to creators. If your interests spring from speculative fiction and related fandoms, join us; whether you’re a model builder, cosplayer, artist, writer, fan-publisher, or club organizer, you’ll find something of interest with The Halfling and the Spaceman!
Episodes
110 episodes
In Remembrance of Author Howard Andrew Jones
This week, we are saddened to learn of the death of Howard Andrew Jones, a friend of the show. Howard spoke with us multiple times, first telling us about his journey in August 2023. He was the managing editor of the magazine, Tales from the Ma...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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1:00:39
J.R. Steele, Writer, Audio Editor, and Voice Actor
We had such a fun conversation with creator J.R. Steele. J.R. wears many creative hats including animator, audio artist, writer, and actor! We don’t think we even covered it all!References and Links:https:...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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1:00:18
Tiffany Pettit, Author and Illustrator
It was fun talking with artist and storyteller Tiffany Petitt. She’s done it all… from children's books, video games, apps, and merchandise, to murals and comics. She brings other people's ideas to life through the fun of visu...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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1:01:44
Lili J Cosplay, Coplayer and Cosplay Fabricator
We had a great time talking with award-winning cosplayer Lili J Cosplay! We talked about all things cosplay!References and Links:https://www.tiktok.com/@lilijcosplayhttps://www.instagram.com/lilij_cosplay/
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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1:03:33
Kristina Kelly, Author
We had a great conversation with author Kristina Kelly! She is the co-author of the epic fantasy and sci-fi fusing series, the Etherea Cycle including Trials of the Innermost. We also talked poetry and photography!Refer...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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50:27
Shami Stovall, Author
We were super excited to have with us Shami Stovall. Shami is an award-winning author of fantasy, sci/fi, and crime thrillers. She’s also a history professor and comic illustrator!References and Links:https://...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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1:10:07
Robert C. Murray, Author
Today we're talking with Robert C. Murray, poet and author. Robert is the author of the Titan Run Trilogy, which he describes as "Forward-Looking Science Fiction with an Old-School feel." In addition, Robert is also a podcaste...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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1:07:05
Donna Glee Williams, Author
We were honored to talk with Donna Glee Williams, the winner of Manly Wade Wellman award. She is a poet and writer of literary fantasy and science fiction, Including ”The Night Fields”, “Dreamers”, and “The Braided Path”.Refere...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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1:15:02
David Hadden, Game Designer
We’re excited to have talked with an RPG enthusiast who has been developing the world of Orthane for 30 years, Dave Hadden! Orthane Productions is about to launch its Kickstarter to release the setting and campaign materials.
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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1:09:08
AZ Rozkillis, Author
We had AZ Rozillis with us. She’s a literal rocket scientist, and fantasy/sci author, whose first novel is now out.References and Links:https://www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/author/a.z.-rozkillisMusic in ...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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56:14
Alex Kingsley, Author, Game Designer, and Stand-Up Comic
We got to have Alex Kingsley with us! Alex is a writer, comedian, and game designer. They are also a co-founder of Strong Branch Productions. Fun conversation!References and Links:https:/alexjkingsley.org...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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1:03:01
Ben Meeks, Author
We had a great time talking with Sci/Fi Fantasy author and woodworker, Ben Meeks. The Keeper Chronicles is his first series. It’s an urban fantasy series about a were otter!References and Links:https://www.chisela...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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1:03:34
Bob McGough, Author and Game Designer
We were excited to talk with Bob McGough. Bob is an author, podcaster, and indie tabletop game. He is best known as the author of his ‘Rural’ Urban Fantasy series, the Jubal County Saga. He’s also, in his own words…a hot mess! ...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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1:08:19
Priya Sridhar, Author
We had a chat with Priya Sridhar, a fantasy/science fiction author who’s written several books and short stories, including her Powered series. Among other topics, she talks about how her cultural heritage as an Indian-American has ...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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1:03:33
Lisa Hodorovych, Author and Publishing Consultant
We had a great time talking with author Lisa Hodorovych. She mainly writes suspense/thriller type stories with romance and comedy mixed in. She also has her own small publication production company, Quoth the Writer.---<...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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1:07:15
Nikole McDonald-Jones, Artists and Author
Today we talk with Nikole McDonald-Jones. Spooni, as the art world knows her, is ½ Rocket Scientist, ½ Graphic Designer & ½ Illustrator. We had to find out what that’s all about! References and Links:
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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1:01:39
J. Alexander Cohen, Author and Editor
We were excited to talk with author J. Alexander Cohen. He is a novelist, and writer of cozy and cozy-adjacent gay fantasy novels. His latest book Talio’s Codex is out now, published by Space Wizard Science Fantasy.
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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59:44
Sherrilyn Kenyon
It was great fun getting to talk with one of the guests of honor at ConGregate…Sherrilyn Keyon! She’s a NY bestselling, probably best known for her Dark Hunter series universe. Check it out, and later you can check out the YouTube v...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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57:25
Roosevelt Pitt, Comics Publisher and Writer
Today we meet Roosevelt Pitt of Amara Entertainment. Amara Entertainment produces and distributes ethic superhero comics to fill the void left by a lack of positive African American heroes in the mainstream marketplace. He's...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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57:42
Yamil Camacho, Game Designer
Today we're talking with Yamil Camacho. He is the co-lead for the Gongfarmer's Almanac, a community fanzine for all things related to Goodman Games Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG and a contributing editor for Orthane Productions.Re...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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51:59
Bill Blume, Author
Fun conversation with Bill Blume. His latest book West of the Apocalypse is available from Time Killer Publishers. He’s written other sci/fi and fantasy books and short stories including one titled The Big Sneeze, which is a comic p...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:03:19
Wendy S. Delmater, Author and Editor of Abyss and Apex Magazine
Meet Wendy S. Delmater the editor of the acclaimed science fiction magazine "Abyss and Apex." She's a professional editor of science fiction and fantasy novels and short stores, she's also authored her own short fiction and poetry as well...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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58:04
Lydia and David Sherrer, Author / Game Designer Chenoweth Press / Games.
Meet David and Lydia Sherrer! David Sherrer is Marketing Director and Lead Game Designer of Chenoweth Press. Chenoweth Press LLC is an independent publisher of books and games written by Lydia and David Sherrer. Its products include a...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:06:02
Rob Howell, Author and Publisher
Meet Rob Howell, best-selling creator of the Shijuren fantasy setting and an author in the Four Horsemen Universe. He writes primarily high fantasy, space opera, military science fiction, and alternate history, usually with mystery mixed into i...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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1:01:41